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Sunday, April 14, 2019

The term OPEN SOURCE refers to software whose source code is freely
available to download, edit, use and share, with no copyright
restrictions and that's why we love it.

You will find open source versions of almost every software
imaginable - from Operating system, office suites, media to accounting and productivity. With that in mind, here's
our pick of the very best open source software.

Operating System: Linux

Lets Start with the main thing you need first is a Operation System for your PC or Laptop .In the past 10 years the gap between the features in all the major operating systems has become smaller and smaller.Linux operating systems aren't just for geeks and nerds. Anyone can install Linux and use it for their everyday computing
needs including browsing the web, watching Netflix, typing letters,
sorting home finances, video editing, photo editing and managing music
collections. There is a lot of option to choose form for everyone from Novice to System Administrator to Hackers and Security professionals everyone love Linux as their OS.

Ubuntu:One of the most popular distros for good reason, Ubuntu is an open source software operating system that runs from the desktop, to the cloud, to all your internet connected things.

Ubuntu is officially released in three editions: Desktop, Server, and Core (for internet of things devices and robots). Ubuntu is a popular operating system for cloud computing. Ubuntu is released every six months, with long-term support (LTS) releases every two years. The latest release is 18.10 ("Cosmic Cuttlefish"), and the most recent long-term support release is 18.04 LTS ("Bionic Beaver"), which is supported until 2028. Download form here

Linux Mint is a great ‘default’ distro for new Linux users, as it comes
with a lot of the software you’ll need when switching from Mac or
Windows, such as LibreOffice, the favoured productivity suite of Linux
users. It also has better support for proprietary media formats,
allowing you to play videos, DVDs and MP3 music files out of the box. Why not give it a go today.

The next is you required your productivity tool and here comes to the rescue. LibreOffice is a powerful office suite – its clean interface and feature-rich tools help you unleash your creativity and enhance your productivity. LibreOffice is a full suite of workplacesoftware package, together withwonderful apps for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. These are all absolutely compatible with the most recent Microsoft file formats, thus you’ll haven't anyhassle sharing files that employment with users of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

LibreOffice includes several applications that make it the most powerful Free and Open Source office suite on the market. You can download it form clicking to their official link here .

Email is key part of our everyday life Thunderbird is a free and open source email, news feed, chat, and
calendaring client, that’s easy to set up and customize. One of the core
principles of Thunderbird is the use and promotion of open standards -
this focus is a rejection of our world of closed platforms and services
that can’t communicate with each other. We want our users to have
freedom and choice in how they communicate. You can download it form clicking to their official link here .

Download Mozilla Firefox, a free Web browser. Firefox is created by a global non-profit dedicated to putting individuals in control online. Firefox is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, illumosand Solaris operating systems. Its sibling, Firefox for Android, is also available .

GnuCash is personal and small-business financial-accounting software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL and available for GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows.

Designed to be easy to use, yet powerful and flexible, GnuCash
allows you to track bank accounts, stocks, income and expenses. As
quick and intuitive to use as a checkbook register, it is based on
professional accounting principles to ensure balanced books and accurate
reports. Download here

Today you need to remember many passwords. You need a password for the Windows network logon, your e-mail account,
your website's FTP password, online passwords (like
website member account), etc. etc. etc. The list is endless. Also, you should use different passwords for
each account. Because if you use only one password everywhere and someone gets this password you have
a problem... A serious problem. The thief would have access to your e-mail account, website,
etc. Unimaginable.

KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way.
You can put all your passwords in one database, which is
locked with one master key or a key file. So you only have to remember one single master password or
select the key file to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure
encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish). Download link

Safeguard Your Data/ Disk Encryption:

DiskCryptor is an open encryption solution that offers encryption of all
disk partitions, including the system partition. DiskCryptor is file and drive encryption software with all the
whistles and bells you will ever need. Just like in TrueCrypt,
DiskCrypror can encrypt any of your files, system drives and other
external devices like CD’s and thumb drives. Moreover, DiskCryptor can
encrypt your data with different encryption algorithms like AES
(Advanced Encryption Standard), Twofish, Serpent and also uses a
combination of cascaded algorithms for increased security. If you are
previously using TrueCrypt for your encryption purposes, then
DiskCryptor is the closest free option available with active development
and support.

VLC media player (commonly known as VLC) is a free and open-source, portable, cross-platform media player and streaming media server.VLC offers everything you could need from a media player - comprehensive format support, streaming, downloading and much more download here

GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux,
OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is
free
software, you can change its
source code
and distribute
your changes.

Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or
scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job
done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to
many customization options and 3rd party plugins.Download Link

Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor. Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor for Windows,
Mac and Linux. Major features include support for a wide range of
formats; no import required meaning native timeline editing; Blackmagic
Design support for input and preview monitoring; and resolution support
to 4k. More features and download link here

Remote Access Software

Access other computers or allow another user to access your computer securely over the Internet. Remote desktop software is really useful for lots of situations, from
helping your dad who lives 500 miles away, work through a computer
issue, to remotely administering from your Melbourne office the dozens of
servers you run in a USA data center! etc

Runs on Windows only and Great for both spontaneous and unattended remote access this also supports portable mode and doesn't require router port changes. This software is Free for both personal and business use which lets you connect to up to 10 computers for free.

No Machine

Wherever your desktop is, you can control it
and remotely access what’s on it from the other side of the world in a
few simple clicks. A free remote desktop utility for personal use,
NoMachine is designed to suit anyone who uses multiple computers and
devices and wants to securely access them and their content using one
simple tool. It's just one software package to be installed on the
computer you are connecting from and on the remote computer you want to
connect to. If you want a tool that enables you to work from home,
regardless of what network you are connecting on, and which lets you
stream multi-media files, access and edit documents, provide remote
support to friends, print, transfer files and more, you've come to the
right place. Download NoMachine and start using all these great features today.

Chrome Remote Desktop

The host computer has to have the Chrome browser installed, Lets you remote into the computer even when the user isn't logged in,Installs quickly.Has multi-monitor support and works well for unattended and on-demand remote access also Lets you remote into the computer via an app.Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux download link

What did we miss?

Are there open source application that we missed? These are just a few of the best open source/ free software I use for my personal use. They offer terrific value and since most of them are open source they are more secure for your privacy and protection in this digital age.

We think of this as a work in progress, so if
you believe there are software that should be added to this list, please
let us know in the comments section below.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Online video
is now one of the best ways to communicate with your audience and build
relationships. In terms of both the number of videos uploaded and the
number of overall video views, YouTube is by far the most popular online video publishing and sharing site.

You can create a free YouTube channel
for your business, and within minutes publish your original video
content to the world. Even if you don’t have a budget for video
creation, you can become a YouTube video publisher. Check out the
following free or affordable services and apps that can help you get started making YouTube videos for your business.

Creating Videos

There are a variety of tools to help you make YouTube videos that are
unique, professional, and interesting. Rather than simply recording
your own video using your video camera, you can use one of the following
tools to create a more customized video.

1. Animoto: Just upload your images, and Animoto creates video slideshows with music.2. Xtranormal: With Xtranormal,
you can choose an animated actor or character and a background for your
video. When you enter your video text, the actor lip-syncs the text in
an animated video.3. Stupeflix: Use Stupeflix
to upload images, text, maps, video clips, and audio. Once everything
is uploaded, you can create a video that you can share on YouTube
without leaving your Stupeflix account.4. GoAnimate: With GoAnimate,
you can create animated videos by choosing a theme, dragging and
dropping characters, and recording lines for the characters to say.5. Website Talking Heads: Need a video with a professional spokesperson to deliver the lines? It’s easy and affordable with Website Talking Heads.6. Camtasia: To create screencast video content to publish on YouTube, try Camtasia Studios (available for Mac or Windows). For a free open source version, try CamStudio.7. Call Recorder for Skype: Want to conduct video interviews and upload them to your YouTube channel? It’s easy with Call Recorder for Skype. You can download a free demo and upgrade to a paid version when you’re ready.

Editing Videos

Once you’ve recorded a video on an external device such as your
smartphone or video camera, you need a tool to edit it. An unedited
video looks cheap, and that’s probably not how you want people to view
your brand and business. Check out the video editors below to cut and move content within your videos, and to add sound, transitions, images, text, and more.

8. iMovie: Unless you’re a video editing expert,
you’ll probably be quite happy with the features offered in iMovie,
which is the free video editing program that comes pre-installed on all
Macs.9. Windows Movie Maker: For Windows users, the free Windows Movie Maker software that comes on new PCs is a great video editing choice.

Enhancing Videos

You can easily enhance your videos by adding music, images, and even
video content published by other people. For example, to create a highly
professional business video, you should have an introduction and
closing clip with music, text, and an image that provides your business
name, website URL, and other important brand identity information. The
following services provide royalty-free music, images, and video that
you can legally use in your video content.

10. RoyaltyFreeMusic.com: You can find affordable music tracks and clips on RoyaltyFreeMusic.com. Individual tracks can be licensed for under 10 dollars.11. Freeplay Music: Another great option for finding affordable music for your videos is Freeplay Music. This service offers a wide variety of music at various price points and licensing options.12. Audacity: If you need to record and edit sounds for your videos, then the free open source Audacity audio editor and recorder is an excellent option.13. iStockPhoto: You can find affordable and professional images, photos, animated clips, illustrations, and video clips on iStockPhoto.

Converting Videos

What if your video is saved in a format that your video editing
program or YouTube doesn’t accept? Fortunately, there are a variety of
free and affordable video conversion tools that enable you to convert
your video to the format you need in seconds.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Physical and mental distractions are stunting the growth of your freelance business. In line with getting focused on my writing career for 2012, I’ve vowed to cut out as many distractions as possible, at the computer and beyond.

Here are eight strategies to get your business in a distraction-free zone!

I know, I know. What? No Facebook? Yeah, exactly, just like it was 2003. If you’re serious about getting focused on your business and you’re not using Facebook for business, deactivate and switch to building your network on LinkedIn. You’ll no longer be tempted to wander off into Facebook Land the next time you’re at your computer. Best of all, you won’t have that constant nagging feeling of checking your messages or updating your status. Restore your focus (and maybe your privacy).

If you are using Facebook for business, only you can decide what is ‘enough’ time spent on this social media site for marketing, promoting your product or service. However, you should be cautious that your mind is not constantly wandering off to Facebook when you should be concentrating on something else – it’s the social media trap, if you’re not careful, you’ll get sucked in.
In the pursuit of learning all you can about building a business, being successful and making money you’ve probably subscribed to a ton of newsletters and blogs.

Here’s the deal, if you haven’t benefited from these inbox fillers, unsubscribe. Sean Platt of Ghostwriter Dad puts it in perspective:

Look for those voices that have accomplished things similar to what you would like to accomplish, then get rid of anything you could categorize as online clutter.

How often do you open your inbox to find a plethora of emails? It’s overwhelming and time consuming.

Keep your subscriptions to a bare, essential minimum. Let’s not hoard information, especially information that is just cluttering our minds and focus.
If you haven’t benefited from it in the past 6 months of subscription, it’s time to toss it out, only keep the voices that really matter and as Sean Platt advises, “Narrow the number of voices you listen to. It is really, really easy to get lost. There is an abundance of information and so much of it is appealing because it is free.”

This is a free, downloadable timer you can use to set yourself a block of time for concentration. You’re committed to 25 minutes of work based on the Pomodoro Technique. Once the timer rings, and your 25 minutes are up, you can step away from the computer and take a break.
This is a mental practice and you have to build your discipline to stay focused for those 25 minutes devoted to work. The app doesn’t close browsers or documents, and will give you a buzz once the 25 minutes are complete. It’s available as a free download.

No, really, Concentrate is an app for Mac users to switch between one task and another – offering complete focus on a single task. For instance, you create the category ‘writing’. You then customize particular actions you want to happen when you are concentrating, such as blocking social media sites, chat, and quit apps.

You’ll also customize what you want to happen when concentrating, such as a ‘growl’ sound to remind you not to daydream, open apps and docs associated with the task. As soon as you press the ‘concentrate’ button, everything goes into effect and you’re ready to unleash your freelance genius. Create as many categories as you want.

This app will allow you to switch between tasks without manually having to open and close apps/browsers. There is a download fee of $29.

There’s a lot going on during the day in my household. The phone rings, children need to get picked up and dropped off, and the same children need to be fed (or they’ll get cranky). As I am the CEO of My Household, getting an office space outside of home is not feasible at the moment. Instead, I wait for the world to fall asleep (or at least that’s what it feels like) and try to work my creative juices.
We’re smart people and we know that being a freelancer is really, extraordinarily hard work. This is especially true when you’re trying to launch your business and gain momentum. This is the time to get through the tough spots and keep going.

When I’m tempted to hit the snooze button during the insane morning hours, I remind myself that someone else’s alarm went off and they’ll be getting up. This usually helps me fight the cozy bed syndrome. Find the motivating thought that gets you out of bed each morning, or keeps you up at night and hold on to it as if your business depended on it – because it does.

You’ve spent all this time learning and soaking up what the ‘gurus’ are saying in your industry. Once you have the basics down, you have to believe you know enough. Now is the time to implement.
What you haven’t learned through reading, you’ll learn through trial and error. After all, experts usually get their expertise through the field. They learn from their mistakes, they track their mistakes and they start seeing what works. Repeat often until you’ve created your own recipe for success.
Your strategy is different than mine, and my strategy is different from the next person and that’s ok.
If you’ve doubted your freelance business, I encourage you to visit a local job fair in your area. Watch as the disappoint grows on the faces of the job seekers who came hopeful only to find most positions were 100% sales commission. It’s a reality check any freelancer can benefit from.
In the 2012 Writer’s Market, they provide a writing calendar. Each month has a goal to meet, or a reminder. December’s tidbit is: Evaluate your 2011 accomplishments and make 2012 goals. January: Make 2012 your best year freelancing yet! February: Use the extra day in February to submit your writing.

You get the drift. Set monthly goals (supplemented by weekly goals) for your freelance business. Before you know it, you’ll be evaluating your 2012 accomplishments, make sure you’re able to face yourself knowing you’ve done all you can to make your freelance business a success.
Let us know how you plan to make 2012 the year your freelance business takes flight.

I really like the 60-Second Solutions videos on Entrepreneur.com. I thought that the recent video by communications coach Carmine Gallo on creating a 60 second strategy to tell your story was especially useful.

Sometimes it’s hard to explain to people what it is you really do. Many people hear the word ‘freelancer’ and don’t quite understand what it means, other than you probably work from home in your pajamas.

Gallo suggests you come up with one sentence answers to the following four questions to keep your “What I Do” story to 60 seconds.

Are you a graphic designer? A freelancer writer or photographer? Do you have a niche or topic (like small business, agriculture, health) that you concentrate on? Turn this into one sentence. Example: I am a freelance blogger and I write about small business financing for several online magazines.
If you don’t solve a problem…then why do you exist? Maybe you are a wedding photographer and work with couples to capture their big day. Maybe you have an MBA and share small business advice for newspapers and websites. Maybe you create logos to help companies better brand themselves. Whatever you do—put it in the context of how your services solve a problem. Example:

I help small businesses create and implement a social media marketing plan.

Competition is everywhere, and you need to know what makes you better than the next guy that does the same thing you do. Why do you prefer to shop at Home Depot rather than Lowes? Target rather than Walmart? Pat’s Pizza rather than Jason’s Pizza?

Is their customer service better? Prices better? Does their pizza delivery guy show up faster? Use your talents and experience to tout yourself. Example:

I have an MFA in graphic design and stay up to date with the latest trends and technology by attending professional development workshops twice a year.

Tell people how you are going to make their life easier. Maybe you are a whiz at creating compelling websites and will take the time to teach your clients how to manage them on their own. Maybe you have contacts in the media and can help promote your clients news and events effectively through press releases and social media marketing. Maybe you know of a way to help your client’s business run more efficiently, saving them money in the long run. Example:

I have a database of media contacts throughout the state and can help you promote your annual fundraiser by creating press releases and writing stories for the local newspapers.

Once you get these sentences down, practice them in front of a mirror. Then head out to a networking event and try them out. Someone might not ask you all four questions at the same time, but it’s still good to have a response ready and waiting.

By keeping your answers to one sentence, you keep from rambling on about yourself. Being succinct shows that you really know your business and are comfortable and confident talking about whatever it is that you have built your freelancing career on doing. Don’t be afraid to ask other people the same four questions—see if their responses are as good as yours!

Mozilla Firefox is a real treasure for freelancers worldwide. Why? It’s an advanced, fast and secure web browser.
In the last 7 years the open source browser has proved – it’s more than a web surfer. Mozilla Firefox is translated into over 70 languages, enriched with dozens of extensions, and beautified by many persona designs.

Firefox may be modified according to your needs on the fly. With a couple of useful add-ons the browser turns into your developer, designer, or SEO fellow-worker. Today, we continue our top Firefox extensions topic with a roundup of excellent free Firefox addons. These extensions will improve your productivity and level up your freelancing performance.

ReminderFox: ReminderFox is all you need to keep your freelance project time frame on target. The add-on helps to create to-do lists, set alerts, make notifications. You can specify time and date of your reminders. Thus, you will stay organized and goal-oriented with this tiny Firefox add-on.

Xmarks Sync:Xmarks Sync is a free back-up add-on. The tool saves tabs, browsing history, bookmarks and passwords before closing Firefox. Moreover, it lets you create an account and sync all your Firefox information so you may use it on another computer or restore it if your PC crashes. Xmarks Sync emphasizes that your freelance performance will not suffer due to sudden tech issues.

WebMail Notifier:WebMail Notifier is a Firefox reminder for freelancers who have multiple email accounts. WebMail Notifier handles Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail and other email systems. It checks your email accounts and shows you alerts when you get new messages. Thus, you can promptly reply to your business and personal emails without missing important information.

WOT:Web of trust created by WOT Firefox add-on strives to make web surfing more reliable and secure. It’s not another antivirus link scanner. WOT website ratings are built on a human approach to web safety. Install the add-on and rate websites that you use. Leave your comments when a website is tricky or your customer experience is bad. Or vice versa: vote for good websites and write testimonials. All websites are rated by people and you can read reviews before downloading, making purchases or registrations.

FireShot: FireShot is a free screen capturing add-on. It easily replaces the “Print Screen” button or any other software you use for screenshots. Just click the button and make a screenshot. Edit the screenshot, add notes, highlight objects, print, save or email the screenshot. You can export FireShot screenshots to Flick or Picasa accounts and show your draft to your freelance boss.

Rainbow Color Tools: Rainbow Color Tools is a handy add-on for freelance designers and webmasters. Click the add-on button and pick up the precise object color. Rainbow Color Tools shows you color info and copies it to the clipboard. Plus, you can save your favorite colors to the library for further access. Next time when a client asks you to make a banner with their authentic website logo color, just go to Rainbow add-on and select a perfect match.

View Source Chart:The goal of this add-on is well described in its name. View Source Chart shows code and helps you examine bugs and alerts. Along with Firebug, View Source Chart is a helpful Firefox extension for freelance developers.

SeoQuake SEO extension: SeoQuake SEO extension is a useful all-in-one toolbar for SEO freelancers. The toolbar shows Google rank, Bing index, Alexa rank and other metrics. You can analyze keyword density for a page, count external and internal links. The add-on is suitable for a quick website performance check-up.

Show My Password: Show My Password is a great app to save your time. Almost each registration has “repeat password” field. It’s easy to err when the original password is hidden by dots. So you have to retype it again and again. Show My Password makes your work more efficient and less stressful. The add-on enables you to create accounts quickly with proper password spelling.

Text to Voice: Text to Voice is an ideal add-on for freelancers who manage several tasks simultaneously. You can listen to a specification and code a web page form. You can enjoy my FreelanceSwitch posts and design a wonderful Android app interface. The voice is a bit artificial. However, it will do if you are tired of reading.

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Faysal Hasan is a IT System Engineer has with a passion for security. He worked in information technology service delivery for more than 10 years. He received his Bachelor in IT from Southern Cross University, Australia and has earned numerous technical certifications throughout his career including Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), CCNA Cyber Security and ITIL etc.